OR1D2
Description of or1d2
Olfactory receptor 1D2 (or1d2) is a protein encoded by the OR1D2 gene in humans. It is a member of the olfactory receptor family, which is responsible for detecting and transmitting odor information to the brain. OR1D2 is specifically expressed in the olfactory epithelium, the region of the nasal cavity that is responsible for smell. It is activated by a variety of odorants, including floral scents and the smell of urine.
Associated Diseases
Mutations in the OR1D2 gene have been linked to several diseases, including:
- Anosmia: The inability to smell.
- Hyposmia: A decreased ability to smell.
- Parosmia: A distortion of the sense of smell.
- Phantosmia: The perception of an odor that is not present.
Did you Know ?
Approximately 1 in 1,000 people have a mutation in the OR1D2 gene that results in an impaired sense of smell.
